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FDR: But the world has grown so small and weapons of attack so swift that no nation can be safe in its will to peace so long…

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But the world has grown so small and weapons of attack so swift that no nation can be safe in its will to peace so long as any other powerful nation refuses to settle its grievances at the council table.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief in the interconnectedness of nations and the necessity of dialogue for peace.

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